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65.8%Acceptance
$25,590Tuition
2,673Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,723Earnings
#24 in TennesseePrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Seventh-day Adventist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$25,590
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,590
Average Net Price
$24,334
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,460
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,250
Books & Supplies
$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,150
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$260/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
62.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $19,100
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,914
$48,001 – $75,000 $23,907
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,508
$110,001+ $29,508

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $19,100 annually, while those making over $110,000 face nearly $29,500 per year. The net price of $24,334 puts four years at roughly $97,000 for most students. Only 21% receive institutional grants, averaging $12,862.

Graduates carry a median debt of $24,500, translating to $260 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $53,723 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The 62.7% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with debt management. Room and board adds $8,460 annually to the total cost of attendance.

Low-income students get the strongest financial support through federal aid programs. The 31% Pell Grant rate shows this Adventist university serves a meaningful number of students from working-class families, though wealthy families pay more than the published averages suggest.

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